Like many a student taking notes in class, Rich Weissensel would get bored and doodle. Unlike most, he drew elaborate variations on the defunct DeLorean automobile, imagining the sleek sports car as a limousine or a convertible. Years...

“Welcome Professional Drivers” The sign at the entrance to the TA Wheeler Ridge truck service center says it all. Inside, drivers will find a helpful staff, including experienced and dedicated technicians to keep rigs running well. A...

Ask restaurant general manager Bill Avery what the best thing about Petro Eloy is and he’s quick to answer: “We have an extremely attractive general manager!” he says, laughing. That sense of fun is a signature of...

Calvin Anderson • Orangeburg, South Carolina • Driving for 31 years As an owner-operator for Old Dominion Freight Line, I’ve visited cities in my home state of South Carolina from Charleston to Columbia and many other stops...

The vast majority of CDL holders today came into our industry learning certain fundamentals about operating a large truck. Starting in the late 1970s, we learned that if you drove much above 1800 rpm, (2100 in some...

With April 15 approaching, Road King sought out advice from an expert on federal income tax. Eric Smith, spokesperson for the IRS, offered this advice for professional drivers. Q What is the most important thing a driver...

Take a short walk around a truck and you will notice the evolution of the brake system. This has become a very sophisticated bit of engineering, often due to the need to meet six requirements of the...

It’s been more than 15 years since the EPA started regulating pollution from truck exhausts. It began with nitrogen oxides (NOx), precursors of smog, controlled in 2002 using exhaust gas recirculation (EGR). In 2007, diesel particulate filters...